All articles by Joseph Kenny

  1. What Is A High Risk Loan And Should You Get One? by Joseph Kenny

    When it comes to getting the money you need, it is important that you get it when you need it. This is true even if your credit rating is not very good. A high risk loan may be just the thing you need to carry you through your financial needs. This type of loan is for people with bad credit and is designed to help them when they need cash for any reason. Here are
  2. Understand Your Insurance Contract by Joseph Kenny

    All insurance contracts are governed by the concept of 'offer and acceptance'. This requires you to fill the proposal form and send it to the insurance company. Sometimes you are also required to attach a check for the premium amount, with the proposal form.
  3. Understanding Futures Trading by Joseph Kenny

    The practice of trading commodities is known as futures trading. Experience combined with patience can make such a transaction very lucrative. It involves the trading of tangible items, like silver, gold, oil or even crops. This practice is based on your ability to predict the future price of a commodity. Companies and individuals alike make investments in futures trading. The wisest way to begin futures trading is to set your financial goals and conduct a well-planned research,
  4. A Closer Look At The Roth 401k by Joseph Kenny

    Roth 401k is a good retirement savings option. Although it does not provide an up-front tax-deduction, the account eventually becomes tax-free, because the withdrawals taken at retirement are not subject to income tax.
  5. Understanding 0 APR Credit Cards by Joseph Kenny

    A 0% APR is essentially a credit card offered by credit card companies to their consumers with an 'annual percentage rate' (APR) of zero percent. However, this rate does not exist forever, and after a period that ranges between three to twelve months, credit card companies begin charging higher rates of interest. Therefore, the major factors to be considered are the duration of the no-interest period, and what would be the APR rate after the offer ends.
  6. What Is The Cost Of Declaring Bankruptcy And Are There Any Other Options? by Joseph Kenny

    A lot of people are running into financial difficulty these days - especially with a lot of major corporations going through layoffs and buyouts. What this means is that a lot of people find themselves suddenly unemployed and it may take some time to get another good paying job. When financial difficulties come, and they stay around for awhile, the thought of declaring bankruptcy will come into some people's minds - especially when the debt starts getting
  7. Basics Of Federal Bond Issues by Joseph Kenny

    Most people associate the term 'investments' with stocks and mutual funds, but Federal bond issues also constitute a major chunk of the overall investments market. The annual turnover of US Federal Bond issues is many times more than that generated by the collective stock markets. Although considered the safest investment options in the US, Federal Bonds are not free from obscurity. The following information will help you understand the basics of these bonds.
  8. Buying Life Insurance: A Checklist by Joseph Kenny

    Life insurance can be an effective tool to make certain and protect your family's financial future. It has been acknowledged universally as a method by which the breadwinner can substitute risk and uncertainty with timely aid for the family in case of their unfortunate death.
  9. Is It Possible To Recover Quickly After Declaring Bankruptcy? by Joseph Kenny

    If you have ever had to declare bankruptcy, then you are also wondering if there ever will be a way to recover from having to undergo such a process. Quite possibly, it has already been a couple of years since the declaration, and you currently see no end in sight. Here are some things that you can do to help achieve, with some time, the financial freedom that you want - again.
  10. Stock Valuation - The First Step Towards Intelligent Investing by Joseph Kenny

    Stock valuation can be considered as a tool for picking out stocks that will bring you good returns. Imagine buying a car without knowing its value, or investing thousands of dollars in property with no potential. Sounds scary? Yet, this is exactly what it amounts to if you put money into deals without assessing their value.

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